Aberdeen head coach Jimmy Thelin has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for Thursday’s Conference League clash against Strasbourg.

Here are the key lines from the Dons boss:

• On whether the pressure is off Aberdeen against the fancied French side, Thelin says there is always pressure, adding: “You have to have this mentality and mindset that you can dream big and then take the fight from there.”
• He is expecting a difficult challenge against a “technical, fast, explosive team” but points out the learning benefits of playing against good sides.
• Thelin stresses the Dons “have to do our things really well and keep believing we can win the game”.
• On the European campaign so far – two points from four games – he says it is important “for us as a club to see the level” so they know what they have to do to be stronger next time.
• On whether defender Jack Milne can force his way into the national squad for next summer’s World Cup, Thelin will “leave that to the manager of the Scotland” but praised the way the 22-year-old is “growing, learning and improving”.
• The Swede was also asked if he is expecting to do much business in the January transfer window, replying: “Not move to too much but add something.”
• Team news: Defensive pair Gavin Molloy and Kristers Tobers miss out through injury.